Dishonorable Mention

0:00: We welcome Tampa Bay Times Tallahassee Correspondent Kirby Wilson to the pod! He explains the six proposed constitutional amendments on this year's ballot in Florida.
34:50: Floridaman story! The #1 song on our guest's 14th birthday! Shout-outs!

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0:00: The hosts open by talking about the death of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the subsequent debates of bringing another Supreme Court justice nomination to the senate prior to the presidential election. The hosts also debate if we are truly a divided nation.
33:56: The hosts debate on Michael Bloomberg assisting in paying former felons' fines so they can vote in the election and if it should be allowed.
48:42: Some classic polititainment! We talk about Halloween costumes and more! And of course out weekly Floridaman story and shout-outs.

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0:00: We have a little social distancing fun and then discuss the current story of the U.S. Senators who sold large amounts of stocks ahead of the Covid-19 pandemic.
9:08: How are the hosts holding up the past week?
13:08: We take some of your live questions, dear listener!
21:21: Who do you blame for the Spring Breakers crowding Clearwater?
24:26: We talk about new Buccaneer QB Tampa Tom Brady!
27:34: #Floridaman story, working from home, and what changes to our society will happen post-pandemic? Chris also briefly talks about state budget and the end of session. Also shout-outs and wrap-up!

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State Representative Jackie Toledo - Florida House of Representatives
from the 63rd district joins the pod!
0:00: We introduce Representative Toledo to the pod and ask about the district she represents and the challenges running in a democratic-leaning district.
2:09: Talk about one of the bills you filed this year and why you decided to run for office.
9:47: Do you see the traffic challenges in Tampa getting better? Especially with the Super Bowl coming to Tampa?
15:02: Give us three adjectives you would use to describe yourself and what is your walk-up song?

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Dishonorable Mention records this week's episode from the Tampa Bay WaVE sound studio and we've never sounded better! The guys have a lot to talk about so this is longer than usual. But who doesn't like more Dishonorable Mention Podcast?
1:00: Chris sent a tweet against what conspired at the Trump Rally and received some mixed responses. What drives a crowd to chant “send her back?” Is anger shrouding people’s judgement? What does this mean for the 2020 election?
9:45: To Chris: is it harder to be a Republican candidate now than it was ten years ago?
19:41 : Ernest pitches a bill to Chris about teaching a media literacy course to High School seniors to help students translate to society.
27:49: We’re recording in the Tampa Bay Wave sound studio. We commend the opportunities the Wave gives local start-ups to be successful.
33:49: We’re all apart of the Tampa Bay community because we love the region; what drives you to help the community and watch it grow?
44:43: Ernest wrote an entire column about hugging(!?!) When is hugging appropriate? We segue to cultural norms in the city.
55:48: Who would be your dream podcast guest? Political, cultural, or historical.
1:08:13: This week’s #FloridaMan Story.
1:09:58: Let’s talk about the Rays, Pinellas County, and the Imagine Clearwater downtown expansion project.
1:18:51: Chris tells us a tale. (You don't want to miss this one.)
1:22:01: Host shout-outs!

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